Prof. Parlar graduated from the University of Ankara’s School of Dentistry in 1982, becoming a Professor in Periodontology at the same university in 1995. He is the recipient of 8 scientific and honour awards, has more than 70 publications to his name, has presented more than 150 lectures and conferences nationally and internationally, and has delivered around 250 master class courses. Parlar’s areas of interest include clinical and experimental studies in the field of regenerative periodontics, perio-plastic surgery, guided tissue regeneration, esthetic dentistry, perio-implant-prosthetic relations, implant dentistry and guided bone regeneration. He currently maintains a private practice.